Category: Beginner Class - Renaissance Fencing Club

Renaissance Fencing Club

Announcements: January 29, 2019

1/29/2019

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out to most Group Ones and will be sent to Group Twos and Threes shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Group Assignments
The February Group Assignment and Schedule will be sent out soon. Please keep an eye on your email.

Beginners Class
Beginners classes will begin on Thursday Jan. 31st. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please let them know. Registration can be done by email to Joe or through the Dunbar Community Centre.

Spread the Word
Joe will be sending out an advertisement for the club to each of us by email. If you could share it on social media or forward it along to those who may be interested in fencing, that would be greatly appreciated.

Medieval Sidesword Workshop
There will be a workshop on medieval sidesword at Salle Saint-George in Seattle in mid-March. More information will be coming out soon, if you have any questions, please speak to Joe.

Stage Combat Workshop
There will be a workshop on stage combat at Salle Saint-George in Seattle in late March. This is being taught by Maître Kirby. More information will be coming out soon, if you have any questions, please speak to Joe.

Announcements: January 20, 2019

1/20/2019

Invoices
Invoices have been sent out to most Group Ones and will be sent to Group Twos and Threes shortly. Due to a busy schedule, these invoices will include all balance owing from April 2018 to November 2018. Private Lessons, Workshops, and Unofficial Sessions during November and December of 2018 will be included in the next invoice.

Club Closed - Thursday, January 24, 2019
There will be no class on Thursday, January 24th. Please make a note of this on your calendars.

February Group Assignments
The February Group Assignment and Schedule will be sent out soon. Please keep an eye on your email.

Florida Fencing Trip
The email giving the details of the trip to Florida for students of university age has been sent out. The deadline to register for this trip is Monday, January 21st at 9 am. A minimum of two students must be registered for the trip to take place.

Beginners Class
Beginners classes will begin on Thursday Jan. 31st. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please let them know. Registration can be done by email to Joe or through the Dunbar Community Centre.

Announcements: September 3, 2018

9/3/2018

Invoices
Invoices will be being sent out shortly. Please make your payments as soon as possible once you have received your invoice. Payments may be made by cheque, cash, or e-transfer. If payment is being made in cheque or cash, please ensure that it is in an envelope with the student's name clearly printed on the outside. When bringing payment in to class, it may be placed on the white binder on the stage or given to the Chef de Salle or l'Assistant de Salle.

Congratulations Mr. Abello
As both the Chef de Salle and l'Assistante de Salle have begun university and therefore will be more inconsistent in their attendance, it has been decided that Mr. Juan Abello will be appointed as the Acting Deputy of the Chef de Salle. The Chef's Deputy is an Officer of the Salle who is responsible for acting as the eyes and ears of the Chef and l'Assistante when they are both absent. He has the responsibility for ensuring the rules of the Salle are followed, and has the power to deal with minor infractions while reporting more major or repeated infractions to the Chef. Please treat Mr. Abello as you would any Officer of the Salle.

Novice & G1 - Monday, September 10th
There is a revised schedule for Monday, September 10th, as the school will be using the gym for a concert. Novice and Group 1 foil class will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

All Levels - Saturday, September 22nd
There is a revised schedule for Saturday, September 22nd. Novice, Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 foil class will be held from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Poignard Workshop - Saturday, September 22nd
There will be a poignard workshop on Saturday, September 22nd from 9:30-11:30 am. This workshop is open to students in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3, and the cost will be $35. This workshop will be structured as a clinic where fencers of different levels will be given drills specific to their ability so as to improve their understanding of the science of fencing. A minimum of three students must be registered for this workshop to run, and there are six spots open in total. The deadline for registration is Saturday, September 15th at 12:30 pm.

FPhLunch - Saturday, September 22nd
We will be holding a FPhLunch on Saturday, September 22nd from 12:30-4:00 pm. This is open to students in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3, and the cost is $25. The topic will be "Fencing and Travelling": we will be looking at why taking part in fencing training trips are an invaluable to becoming a well-rounded fencer; we will also look at how to plan for the time and expense of fencing trips, as well as what trips we are planning for 2019. The lecture will be followed by board games. A minimum of three students must be registered for the FPhLunch to take place, and there are ten spots open in total. The registration deadline is Saturday, September 15th at 12:30 pm.

Club Closed - Saturday, September 29th
There is no fencing on Saturday, September 29th.

Lightsaber Workshop - Saturday, September 29th
There will be a lightsaber workshop on Saturday, September 29th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Salle Saint-George in Seattle. The cost will be US$105 for the workshop, or US$190 for the workshop and a lightsaber to keep. If you are interested and would like a ride to Seattle, please speak to Joe: there are six spots available for a ride and there will be an additional charge for gas. The registration deadline is Saturday, September 15th at 12:30 pm.

September Beginners' Class
Beginners' classes will be starting on Thursday, September 27th. The children's class will be from 5:30-6:15 pm and the adult class will be from 7:45-8:30 pm. Cost is $55. Registration can be done either through the Dunbar Community Centre or by an email to Joe.

Announcements: January 22, 2018

1/22/2018

Q3 Invoices
There are still a few people who have not made payment for their Q3 Invoices. Please do so as soon as possible.

January Workshop and FPhLunch
There is a workshop and FPhLunch scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2017 from 9:30am-11:30am. As such, Novice, G1, G2, and G3 Foil has been moved to 11:30am-12:30pm for Saturday, January 27, 2018. Please make a note of this.

Beginners Course
On Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, we will be holding our first beginners course of 2018. If you have any family or friends interested in learning Classical Fencing, please have them get in touch with Joe through the "Contact" page of the website.

Equipment Rentals
For students renting equipment, a new payment method for rentals is being introduced in 2018. A guide will be sent out to you by email shortly.

Academie d’Armes
Maestro Antone Blair and Instructor Benjamin Bowles would also like to invite fencers of RFC to take part in the Academie d'Armes hosted by the Golden Gate School of Arms. This event will take place from Saturday, February 10, 2018 to Sunday, February 11, 2018 in San Francisco, California. For more information, please contact Instructor Bowles at the following link: goldengatearms.com/contact/

Palm Beach Classical Fencing Open Tournament
Instructor Kim Moser of Palm Beach Classical Fencing would like to invite fencers of RFC to take part in this year's Palm Beach Classical Fencing Open Tournament on Sat, April 7,2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Following the tournament, a workshop with the Maestro Martinez will also be held. Please check the following link for details: classicalfencing.org/tournament/

Announcements: October 2, 2017

10/2/2017

L'Assistant Chef de Salle - Ms. Bianca Lok
We would like to congratulate Ms. Bianca Lok. Effective October 1, 2017, she will be taking on the role of L'Assistant Chef de Salle or L'Assistant de Salle for short. the L'Assistant de Salle is the deputy of the Chef de Salle. She is responsible for the duties delegated to her by the Chef when he is present; and the entirety of his duties when he is not. If there is any confusion about proper salle conduct from students, the Chef and L'Assistant de Salle are the authority on the subject.

October Beginner Class
Children, Parents, and Adults beginner courses will start Thursday, October 5, 2017. If you have friends or family who are interested in learning Classical Fencing, please let them know.

Club Closures
There are two dates that the club will be closed this month. We will be closed Monday, October 9, 2017 for Thanksgiving and Saturday, October 14, 2017 due to the OLPH school's Harvest Fair. Please make a note on your calendars.

October FPhLunch
There is a FPhLunch and Workshop scheduled tentatively for Saturday, October 14, 2017 both led be Maître Longino. Most likely, the FPhLunch will be on the subject of etiquette and will be an expansion on the workshop done at Classical Fencing at Fort Langley back in June. The workshop's subject as well as the cost, venue, and deadline for registration for both events will be announced next week.

University of Toronto Historical Fencing Club
If you have any friends or family attending the University of Toronto, the University of Toronto Historical Fencing Club will be holding a demonstration of Classical Fencing at 1pm at the Hart House on October 16, 2017. Both Joe and Maître Longino will be assisting with this demo. More information will be made available as we get closer to the date.

New York City Convivium
The Martinez Academy will be holding a special event called the Convivium from Friday, October 20, 2017 to Sunday, October 22, 2017 in New York city. The event is a celebration of Maestro Ramon Martinez's 35th anniversary as a Classical Fencing Master along with Maestro Jeanette Acosta-Martinez's 17th anniversary. The programme for the weekend is filled with various activities. If you are interested in attending and would like to get more information, please contact Joe.

Announcements: September 25, 2017

9/25/2017

General Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017
The club will be holding a general meeting next Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 7-7:25pm. We request all members and
associate members to take part as we will require quorum to hold the meeting. An agenda has been sent out so please notify
Joe if you have not received it. We hope to see all of you there.

Class Schedule Change - Saturday, September 30, 2017
Due to the Spear Workshop and FPhLunch scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017, Novice, G1, G2, and G3 Foil has been
rescheduled to 11:30am-12:30pm for that day. Please make a note in your schedules. Apologies for the late notice.

September Spear Workshop
There is a Spear Workshop scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017. However, the time has been changed to
9:30 - 11:30am. The focus of this workshop is on tactical drills that will prepare students for the free assault. It is open to
students in G1, G2 & G3. As the registration deadline has already passed, a late fee will be applied to any registration requests
from this point forward. Please ask Joe if you would like to participate.

September FPhLunch
There is a Fencing Philosophy Lunch (FPhLunch) scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 12:30pm - 4:00pm. The
theme for this FPhLunch is "Classical Fencing in the 21st Century". Of course, lunch is included with the class and there will also a brief round of board games following the talk. It is open to students in G1, G2 & G3. As the registration deadline has already
passed, a late fee will be applied to any registration requests from this point forward. Please ask Joe if you would like to
participate.

L'Assistant Chef de Salle - Ms. Bianca Lok
We would like to congratulate Ms. Bianca Lok. Effective October 1, 2017, she will be taking on the role of L'Assistant Chef de
Salle or L'Assistant de Salle for short. the L'Assistant de Salle is the deputy of the Chef de Salle. She is responsible for the duties delegated to her by the Chef when he is present; and the entirety of his duties when he is not. If there is any confusion about
proper salle conduct from students, the Chef and L'Assistant de Salle are the authority on the subject.

October Beginner Class
Children, Parents, and Adults beginner courses will start Thursday, October 5, 2017. If you have friends or family who are
interested in learning Classical Fencing, please let them know.

University of Toronto Historical Fencing Club
If you have any friends or family attending the University of Toronto, the University of Toronto Historical Fencing Club will be
holding a demonstration of Classical Fencing at 1pm at the Hart House on October 16, 2017. Both Joe and Maître Longino will
be assisting with this demo. More information will be made available as we get closer to the date.

New York City Convivium
The Martinez Academy will be holding a special event called the Convivium from Friday, October 20, 2017 to
Sunday, October 22, 2017 in New York city. The event is a celebration of Maestro Ramon Martinez's 35th anniversary as a
Classical Fencing Master along with Maestro Jeanette Acosta-Martinez's 17th anniversary. The programme for the weekend is
filled with various activities. If you are interested in attending and would like to get more information, please contact Joe.

Announcements: September 21, 2017

9/21/2017

General Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017
The club will be holding a general meeting next Thursday, September 28, 2017. We request all members and associate
members to take part as we will require quorum to hold the meeting. An agenda has been sent out so please notify Joe if you
have not received it. We hope to see all of you there.

September Spear Workshop
There is a Spear Workshop scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:30am-12:30pm. The focus of this
workshop is on tactical drills that will prepare students for the free assault. The cost is $35. It is open to students in G1, G2 and
G3 and will require a minimum of 3 students registered to take place. Registration is by email and the deadline to register is
Saturday, September 23, 2017 by 12:30pm. A late fee will be applied to any registration requests after the deadline has passed.

September FPhLunch
There is a Fencing Philosophy Lunch (FPhLunch) scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 12:30pm-4:00pm.
The theme for this FPhLunch is "Classical Fencing in the 21st Century". Of course, lunch is included with the class and we will
also a brief round of board games following the talk. The cost is $25. It is open to students in G1, G2 and G3 and will require a
minimum of 3 students registered to take place. Registration is by email and the deadline is on Saturday, September 23, 2017
by 12:30pm. A late fee will be applied to any registration requests after the deadline has passed.

October Beginner Class
Children, Parents, and Adults beginner courses will start Thursday, October 5, 2017. If you have friends or family who are
interested in learning Classical Fencing, please let them know.

New York City Convivium
The Martinez Academy will be holding a special event called the Convivium from Friday, October 20, 2017 to Sunday,
October 22, 2017 in New York city. The event is a celebration of Maestro Ramon Martinez's 35th anniversary as a Classical
Fencing Master along with Maestro Jeanette Acosta-Martinez's 17th anniversary. The programme for the weekend is filled with various activities. If you are interested in attending and would like to get more information, please contact Joe.

Announcements: September 11, 2017

9/11/2017

Private Lessons
Private lessons will be cancelled for Fridays, September 15, 2017. They will resume on Friday, September 22, 2017 as usual. Please contact Joe if you'd like to arrange one.

September Spear Workshop
There is a Spear WS planned tentatively for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:30am-12:30pm. More information will be posted next week.

September FPHLunch
There is a FPhLunch planned tentatively for Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 12:30- 4pm. More information will be posted next week.

October Beginner Class
Children, Parents, and Adults beginner courses will start Thursday, October 5, 2017. If you have friends or family who are interested in learning Classical Fencing, please let them know.

New York City Convivium
The Martinez Academy will be holding a special event called the Convivium from Friday, October 20, 2017 to Sunday, October 22, 2017 in New York city. The event is a celebration of Maestro Ramon Martinez's 35th anniversary as a Classical Fencing Master along with Maestro Jeanette Acosta-Martinez's 17th anniversary. The programme for the weekend is filled with various activities. If you are interested in attending and would like to get more information, please contact Joe.

Announcements: September 1, 2017

9/1/2017

Welcome Back!
Hope that everyone has had a restful and enjoyable August break and summer holiday. The first day of class is Monday, September 4, 2017 at the OLPH gym. Look forward to seeing all of you in a few days.

Club Photo
On Thursday, September 7, 2017, we will be taking an outdoor group photo from 7:00-7:15pm just outside the gym. Please be in uniform and have your equipment ready by 7pm as we will begin promptly.

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available on Fridays. Please contact Joe if you'd like to arrange one.

Youth Fencing Tournament
Salle Saint-George will be holding an in-club youth tournament on Saturday, September 9, 2017. If you are in G1, G2 or G3 and are interested in taking part, please talk to Joe.

New Beginner Class
Children, Parents, and Adults beginner courses will start Thursday, October 5, 2017. If you have friends or family who are interested in learning Classical Fencing, please let them know.

The Convivium
The Martinez Academy will be holding a special event called the Convivium from Friday, October 20, 2017 to Sunday, October 22, 2017 in New York city. The event is a celebration of Maestro Ramon Martinez's 35th anniversary as a Classical Fencing Master along with Maestro Jeanette Acosta-Martinez's 17th anniversary. The programme for the weekend is filled with various activities. If you are interested in attending and would like to get more information, please contact Joe.